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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
6
A department pamphlet warns that poor weights and measures in daily poultry rations cause farm losses. It outlines common vessels and approximate quart weights for ingredients like bran Lucerne meal wheat maize and peas, and notes pests affecting crops and storage. The pamphlet is free from the Department of Agriculture.
The article describes the brown vegetable weevil attacking turnips carrots and beetroot. It details larval description and length, and recommends dusting with arsenate of lead and hydrated lime or spray methods with lead arsenate and water. It notes methods for non adopters and post infestation steps including soil removal and ground mulching.
Beekeepers should wash extractor vessels with hot water, inspect and store dry on a sunny day to avoid tannic acid forming before reuse. Early cleanup is crucial in coastal districts where moisture promotes tannic acid. ensure vessels are thoroughly dry to prevent rust and off flavors.
An Agricultural Gazette article argues milk is a key food, offering proteins, carbohydrates and minerals. It stresses low per capita consumption and calls for increased milk intake to boost nutrition and health.
A historical note on milk composition safety and cleanliness. The NSW Pure Food Act limits raw milk micro organisms, urging strict handling to protect nutritional value. Emphasizes clean containers, proper washing, and hygienic dairy equipment to prevent bacterial growth and spoilage.
The notice urges wheat growers to protect sowing and harvesting equipment during off seasons. It highlights dangers from wind, rain, and sun, noting machinery left in paddocks can suffer serious deterioration without protective coverings such as sheets of iron or bark.
The minister reports facial eczema is not new to New Zealand but may be underreported in the state. It occurs in late summer to early autumn when pastures regrow rapidly, especially on rye grass and white clover. The condition is not infectious. it results from skin sensitization to growth pigments in certain pasture plants, and prevention relies on moving stock from susceptible pastures and providing alternative feeds or silage.
The Chief Veterinary Surgeon warns that dry weather favors rabbit outbreaks as winter nears. A period of population check may boost recovery once drought ends. A Department of Agriculture pamphlet on rabbit restraint is available from Box 6A, GPO, Sydney.
Article advises applying bulky organic matter to orchards during winter to improve soil nitrogen availability. It discusses bush rakings and lucerne hay, noting nitrifying bacteria require nitrogen and can lock it away temporarily. It compares bulky organic matter to grazing mulch and stresses timing to optimize nutrient release for spring activity.
The article argues for pasteurized milk delivery to reduce disease risk, noting pasteurization slows bacterial growth and improves safety. It cites U.S. and European findings and mentions dozens of gallons already shipped in recent months, with towns like Turnwor, Mudgee, Wellington, Albury, and Cootamundra adopting or studying pasteurized milk distribution.
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